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You will appreciate the story of 2 a lot more if you have played 1. They closely tie together.
Also, RDR1 is a spectacular game. 2 is better and worse in various ways. 1 is more video-gamey; 2 is more simulation.
That said, if you’re not all that interested in 1, 2 is just fine on its own!
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